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SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching
Ipswich Contract GBP 23,400 – 28,600
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SEN Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools - Ipswich - Start Date September Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join specialist SEN schools in Ipswich. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday role starting September, supporting pupils with a wide range of complex needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD and communication difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner with strong SEN experience who is passionate about helping children access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a specialist setting.

The schools are looking for patient, resilient and proactive TAs who can provide consistent, high-quality support and build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.

CONTRACT DETAILS • Location - Ipswich

  • Position - SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN Schools)

  • Type of work - SEN support (1:1 and/or small group)

  • Start date - September

  • Duration - Ongoing / Long-term

  • Full time/part-time - Full time, Monday-Friday

  • Minimum rate of pay - £90-£110 per day

  • Hours - School hours (approx. 8:30am - 3:30pm)


EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS • Experience working with SEN (essential)
  • Experience within SEN schools or specialist provisions (highly desirable)

  • Understanding of behaviour strategies, sensory needs and differentiated support

  • Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable)

  • Relevant TA/SEN qualifications (desirable)


TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

  • Provide two professional child-related references


OTHER INFORMATION If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.

WHAT PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU • Free, accredited CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

  • Access to an in-house Training & Development Team

  • Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £150 when you refer a suitable candidate

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